The Environmental Art & Design Prize presents an opportunity annually for the Australian community to engage with the unique insights that artists and designers bring to our understanding of the natural world and the environmental challenges we face.

The Northern Beaches has a strong relationship with the natural environment and sustainable living, as well as a long history of excellence in art and design. In bringing these themes together over the past three years, local creatives and diverse participants from across Australia have been inspired to contribute to an exciting and relevant exhibition that connects audiences with new ideas, innovative practices and critical reflection. 

The exhibition of finalists’ works engages audiences with contemporary arts practice, reaffirming the Northern Beaches as a vibrant hub of contemporary arts and culture.

The 2024 judges are fashion designer Genevieve Smart (Ginger & Smart), industrial designer Trent Jansen and visual artist Khaled Sabsabi. 

$46,000 prize pool

• $20,000: Art 
• $20,000: Design 
• $3,000: Young 
• $3,000: People’s Choice

Prize winners will be announced on Thursday 1 August at 6.30pm at Manly Art Gallery & Museum. 

Exhibition

The finalists will exhibit their work from Fri 2 to Sun 25 August across the Northern Beaches at the following locations.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, West Esplanade Reserve, Manly
Curl Curl Creative Space, 105 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl
Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery, Level 1, Civic Centre, 1 Park Street, Mona Vale
 

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